可魯克湖

Keluoke Lake is a National AAA-level tourist attraction, and ​no prior online booking is required. Visitors can purchase tickets directly at the entrance. During your visit, please note the following: opening hours are generally ​8:00-18:00​ (this may be shortened or closed during winter; calling ahead for confirmation is advised); the lakeside viewing area has boardwalks and protective railings—please do not swim or operate private boats; the lake area hosts various bird species, so remain quiet and ​do not disturb, feed, or harm the wildlife; winds by the lake can be strong, and temperatures vary significantly between morning and evening, so dress warmly and prepare for wind; please dispose of trash in designated bins to help preserve the clarity of this freshwater lake environment; additionally, some recreational activities in the area (such as boat rides) require separate fees, so choose according to preference.

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可魯克湖位於青海省海西蒙古族藏族自治州德令哈市西南約四十至五十公里的懷頭他拉草原上，是柴達木盆地東部一顆璀璨的明珠。作為微鹹性淡水湖，它與相鄰的典型內陸鹹水湖托素湖水域相通，形成了罕見的「一淡一鹹」孿生湖系統，兩者一同構成可魯克湖-托素湖自然保護區，並被列為陸生野生動物重要棲息地。可魯克湖蒙語意為「多草的芨芨灘」或「水草茂美的地方」，湖面面積約五十七平方公里，水色清澈，蘆葦叢生。每年初春，黑頸鶴、斑頭雁、魚鷗等珍禽會來此棲息繁衍，湖畔設有碼頭、遊艇等設施，遊客可體驗水上活動並品嚐湖中盛產的柴達木鯉魚和中華絨螯蟹。這片鑲嵌於戈壁與草原之間的綺麗水域，以其獨特的生態對比和豐富的生物多樣性，展現了高原濕地的寧靜與生機。

Lake Keluke is located in the Huaitoutala Grassland, about forty to fifty kilometers southwest of Delingha City in the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province, and is a sparkling gem in the eastern part of the Qaidam Basin. As a slightly saline freshwater lake, it connects with the adjacent Toson Lake, a typical inland saltwater lake, forming a rare "one fresh, one saline" twin-lake system. Together, they constitute the Keluke-Toson Lake Nature Reserve, listed as an important terrestrial wildlife habitat. The name "Keluke" comes from Mongolian, meaning "a place lush with water and grass". The lake covers an area of approximately fifty-seven square kilometers, boasting clear waters and abundant reed beds. Every early spring, rare birds such as the Black-necked Crane, Bar-headed Goose, and Great Black-headed Gull inhabit and breed here. The lakeshore is equipped with facilities like docks and pleasure boats, allowing visitors to enjoy water activities and taste the lake's abundant Qaidam carp and Chinese mitten crabs. This beautiful water area nestled between the Gobi and the grassland demonstrates the tranquility and vitality of a plateau wetland through its unique ecological contrast and rich biodiversity.

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